—SPIRITUAL DIRECTION—
“It is the guiding of a person into a life truly under the dominion of the Holy Spirit, who is the primary director. It helps the directee to be more and more docile to the light and promptings of the divine Sanctifier, identifying impediments to this, as well as ways to overcome them, giving instruction and encouragement in living a life of virtue, and assisting the directee to advance on the path of prayer-the road to union with God.” (Fr. Thomas Dubay, SM)
Spiritual Direction is a sacred time in which two are gathered together in the name of Jesus—the guide/director and the directee—to help a person develop an ever deepening relationship with God and to discern the workings of the Holy Spirit in that person’s life.
Spiritual direction helps us to recognize and respond to God’s loving invitation to a closer, more dynamic relationship. Through this ministry, we learn to be attentive—notice God’s presence and action in our lives. This new awareness enlivens our ongoing conversation and affects our life choices. Little by little, as our wills become more identified with God’s will, we discover what it is to live in “the glorious freedom of the children of God” (Rm 8:21).
Spiritual direction occurs one-on-one, either in person, or virtually, typically for one hour, once a month. Bring to the session anything happening in your life—and particularly, your prayer life. All you need is a desire to reflect prayerfully and honestly on your life happenings and a willingness to share your story. Spiritual Direction services cost $135 per hour.
—IGNATIAN EXERCISES & RETREATS—
CONFIDENTIALITY
Confidentiality and your privacy are always maintained (except, of course, when required by law to prevent harm). During the first meeting, you might share a brief spiritual autobiography and what led you to spiritual direction.
The goal of spiritual direction is to learn how to relate more consciously and respond more fully to God, in His Love. The director is there to create a safe environment of attentive listening and prayer. The director may ask clarifying questions and sometimes have suggestions for further reflection.
HEART OF GOD HERMITAGE 